"Since Mother has already decided, let's do as Mother says!"
Wang Chong lowered his head and deferentially said.
Although he was somewhat surprised, for some reason, Wang Chong felt much more relaxed after saying these words. He did not feel the slightest bit forced.
He once more recalled that delicate and beautiful face, recalled how she had accompanied him in the City of Steel, recalled how she had toiled day and night in the Qixi Protectorate headquarters to deliver food to him, her haggard appearance. He recalled how, on the way back to the east, she had looked at him with concern when he had woken up.
… …
The spring wind and rain silently nourished everything.
At this moment, Wang Chong suddenly realized that Xu Yi-qin had already left a significant place in his heart.
She had always silently contributed, never demanding anything. Even when she was in pain, she would endure it alone. He felt that he should give her an explanation, and this was the best result.
… …
Boom!
The marriage between Wang Chong and Xu Yi-qin had shaken the entire capital. As the youngest King of Foreign Lands of the Tang Dynasty, the most outstanding young War God, Wang Chong had created a series of dazzling feats that had left countless Imperial Great Generals in awe.
As for the Xu Clan, it controlled half of the Tang Dynasty's logistics and was one of the most ancient clans in the Tang Dynasty, possessing an extremely influential status.
The marriage of two great clans, a talented man and a beautiful woman, instantly shook the capital and attracted the attention of the entire empire.
On the auspicious day, the day of the wedding, the entire capital would turn out in droves. Even though the vast majority of the common people stood on the side of the Confucian Sect in the conflict between Wang Chong and Li Junxian, Wang Chong's status as the King of Foreign Lands and his illustrious achievements in the past still left him with no small amount of influence among the common people.
"King of Foreign Lands! King of Foreign Lands! "
"Fairy Xu! Fairy Xu! "
… …
Outside the walls of the Wang Family Residence, not only were Wang Chong's shouts shaking the heavens, but the shouts for Xu Yi-qin were also no weaker than Wang Chong's.
The Xu Clan was an illustrious clan of the Tang dynasty. Xu Yi-qin was also known as a fairy in the capital, and she had an extremely high reputation among the young men and women of the capital.
Moreover, during the Battle of Talas, Xu Yi-qin had remained in the Qixi Protectorate headquarters, strategizing in the rear and supplying all kinds of supplies to stabilize the rear. This made her reputation in the capital far greater than that of any other woman.
Long after the conclusion of the Battle of Talas, many nobles and nobles had sent invitations to the Xu Clan, hoping to form a good relationship with it.
But in the end, it was still Wang Chong who took the lead.
"This day has finally come!"
As Wang Chong stood under the plum blossom tree in the courtyard, his hair blowing in the wind, his mind relaxed.
Ever since he had made his decision, Wang Chong felt like a stone had been lifted from his heart. He had been busy all this time, constantly rushing about for the sake of the people of the world. As for himself, he hadn't really cared.
Being stripped of his military authority and forced to withdraw from the center of power had given Wang Chong a rare chance to truly care about the people he cared about, the things he cared about, and more importantly … the people he loved.
"How much longer until Qiqin and the others arrive?"
Wang Chong, dressed in a bright red ceremonial robe, held his hands behind his back.
In the light of the rising sun, Wang Chong's eyes were bright and spirited, exuding an aura that was completely different from the murderous aura he exuded on the battlefield. It was gentle and modest, giving off the feeling that he was a beautiful piece of jade.
"Your Highness, Lady Xu's palanquin is already on the way. It should arrive in ten minutes."
In front of Wang Chong stood Xu Keyi, Chen Bin, and the others. Xu Keyi stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Reporting!"
Xu Keyi had barely finished speaking when a series of hurried footsteps rang out. A Wang Clan guard, his head lowered, swiftly walked up from the rear.
"Reporting to Your Highness, the Xu Clan's bridal procession is about to arrive. The Madam and the Master are already waiting at the gate."
The guard's words excited everyone, and Wang Chong was also overjoyed, a heartfelt smile on his lips.
"Come, let's go to the gate to welcome them!"
With a wave of his sleeve, Wang Chong immediately walked forward, passing through the gardens and ponds. Along the way, he saw that the Wang Clan was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and it was a festive atmosphere.
At the gate of the Wang Clan, maids and servants dressed in festive red clothes were clustered together. At the very front of the crowd was a middle-aged woman, her hair covered in pearls and jade hairpins. She was anxiously waiting at the gate.
"Mother!"
Wang Chong strode forward, quickening his pace.
Upon seeing Wang Chong, the crowd turned their heads.
"Chong-er, you came just in time. That child Qiqin is about to arrive. You should hurry and get ready."
Madam Wang's face was ruddy, and even her brow was tinged with a smile. This was the first time in a long time that Wang Chong had seen his mother so happy.
"Haha, Chong-er, you've grown up. You're finally starting a family. Big Uncle has also prepared a gift for you. I hope that you and Lady Xu can harmonize with each other and contribute to our Wang Clan's prosperity. "
At this moment, a mellow voice came from Wang Chong's big uncle, Wang Gen, stroking his beard as he joyfully spoke to Wang Chong.
As the Wang Clan's Qilin son, Wang Chong was currently the most dazzling existence of the Wang Clan's younger generation. Wang Gen was also very fond of this nephew of his, so he had come of his own accord to welcome the bride at the gate as an elder of the Wang Clan.
"Many thanks, Big Uncle!"
Wang Chong faintly smiled and bowed.
"She's here, she's here! The bride is here!"
Just as they were speaking, a commotion suddenly sounded in front of them. In an instant, a commotion broke out in the crowd, and within the gates, Wang Chong turned his head over. His mother and big uncle also turned their heads over as well.
With the crackling of firecrackers, a long procession of gongs and drums could be seen at the end of the street. At the very front of the procession was a gilded red sedan chair that was making its way toward the Wang Clan Residence.
Wang Chong stood at the gate and looked into the distance, immediately noticing the banners of the Xu Clan in the procession.
"She's here, she's here! The bride is here!"
The crowd in the Wang Clan Residence immediately grew excited.
Firecrackers began to explode, gongs and drums filled the air, and rows of maids and guards of the Wang Clan began to walk out of the Wang Clan Residence. And when the sedan chair appeared, the crowd on both sides of the street began to cheer.
"Fairy Xu, Fairy Xu!"
The deafening cheers resounded through the world.
As Wang Chong gazed at the approaching sedan chair, the smile on his lips deepened and his eyes grew gentler and gentler.
"The bride has arrived!"
"The groom, step forward to receive the sedan chair!"
Wang Chong's robe shook as he strode down the steps, all the way to the red sedan chair.
"Open the sedan chair, open the sedan chair!"
"Fairy Xu, Fairy Xu!"
"Groom, hurry and carry the bride!"
… …
Seeing this scene, the crowd in the surroundings began to cheer loudly, and waves of shouts rang out incessantly.
The Holy Emperor had personally conferred the King of Foreign Lands to the most virtuous and beautiful Xu Yi-qin of the Tang dynasty. This wedding could be said to be the wedding of the century of the Tang dynasty. How could the common people of the capital miss out on such a good opportunity to make trouble for the groom?
As Wang Chong listened to the cheers, he only faintly smiled. As he gazed at the curtain of the sedan chair, his eyes grew even gentler, even tinged with affection.
On the side, a maid had already brought over a red scale. Wang Chong took the scale, slightly bent down, and inserted it into the gap between the curtain and the carriage. He lightly lifted it up.
"Qiqin, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
As Wang Chong moved, the curtain of the sedan chair was raised, the gap growing larger and larger. Through the curtain, one could see a crimson figure seated within, a phoenix veil inlaid with gold covering her face.
Just when Wang Chong was preparing to take the bride out of the sedan chair, Wang Chong sensed a hair-thin killing intent. Wang Chong grimaced as he sensed that something was wrong. But just when he was about to retreat, it was too late.
Rumble! A moment later, an enormous energy slammed into Wang Chong's chest with the momentum of a thunderbolt. The bride, who had been sitting peacefully in the sedan chair, had suddenly shot out and launched a fatal strike against Wang Chong.
Rumble! It was like a stone that gave rise to a thousand ripples. Everyone in the surroundings was stunned when they saw this sudden scene. Astonishment, shock, bewilderment, disbelief … All sorts of emotions flashed ceaselessly in everyone's eyes.
No one would have thought that the originally lively festive scene would actually develop into such a state.
No one had expected the bride of the Xu Clan to attack the groom the moment she arrived at the Wang Family Residence.
"Not good! Something's wrong! Something's wrong!"
"The bride is murdering the groom!"
In an instant, the originally lively crowd became extremely chaotic. Countless people's eyes were filled with fear as they fled to the two sides of the road.
Boom!
Before the crowd could escape, Wang Chong was sent flying like a cannonball after being struck by the bride's palm. He crashed into the main gate of the Wang Family's residence, causing the entire gate to collapse.
"Chong-er! — "
Seeing this scene, Madam Wang was stunned. Her eyes suddenly widened, and only after a long time did she let out a cry of surprise, as if she could not believe that such a thing had happened.
"Ma, Madam, Young Master!"
The entire Wang Family Residence was in chaos.
"Protect the prince!"
Xu Keyi, Chen Bin, and the others were also shocked, but they reacted quickly, pulling out their swords and placing them in front of Wang Chong, protecting Wang Chong.
The entire Wang Family was thrown into chaos. At this moment, the one who suffered the greatest shock and impact was none other than Wang Chong.
"You're not Xu Yi-qin. Who are you people?"
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